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bodge Synonyms

Another word for bodge

Choosing another word for bodge depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A clumsy, hasty, or makeshift piece of work, especially an improvised repair.

Usage Example

"Holding the exhaust pipe up with wire was a temporary botch until we could reach a garage."

Strongest
botch
Strong
bungle
kludge
hash
mess

• verb (Context 2)

To make, mend, or repair something clumsily, hastily, or with makeshift materials.

Usage Example

"The previous homeowner had bodged the plumbing rather than hiring a qualified professional."

Strongest
botch
bungle
Strong
mess up
screw up
fumble
mishandle
cobble
mangle

Opposites of bodge

The opposite of bodge shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

perfect
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• Nearby Words

bodacious
bode
bodega
bodge
bodhi
bodice
bodiless

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bodge. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bodge
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